Effective 5/6/2026
41-6a-1505 Motorcycle-- Protective headgear -- Closed cab excepted -- Electric assisted bicycles, motor assisted scooters, electric personal assistive mobility devices.
(1)An individual under 21 years old may not operate or ride the following on a highway unless the individual is wearing protective headgear that complies with specifications adopted under Subsection (4):
(a)a motorcycle;
(b)an electric assisted bicycle;
(c)a motor assisted scooter;
(d)a high power electric device; or
(e)an autocycle that is not fully enclosed.
(2)This section does not apply to an individual riding within an enclosed cab.
(3)This section does not apply to an individual operating a class 1 electric assisted bicycle or a motor assisted scooter rented from a business or corporate entity.
(4)The following standards and specifications for protective headgear are adopted:
(a)49 C.F.R. Sec. 571.218 related to protective headgear for motorcycles; and
(b)16 C.F.R. Part 1203 related to protective headgear for bicycles, motor assisted scooters, and electric personal assistive mobility devices.
(5)A court shall waive $8 of a fine charged to an individual operating a vehicle described in Subsection (1) for a moving traffic violation if the individual was:
(a)21 years old or older at the time of operation; and
(b)wearing protective headgear that complies with the specifications adopted under Subsection (4) at the time of operation.
(6)The failure to wear protective headgear:
(a)does not constitute contributory or comparative negligence on the part of an individual seeking recovery for injuries; and
(b)may not be introduced as evidence in any civil litigation on the issue of negligence, injuries, or the mitigation of damages.
(7)Notwithstanding Subsection (5), a court may not waive $8 of a fine charged to an individual operating a motorcycle for a driving under the influence violation of Section 41-6a-502.
(8)
(a)A violation of this section is an infraction.
(b)Upon conviction of a violation of this section, a court may not impose a fine exceeding:
(i)$25 for an individual who violates this section while operating an electric assisted bicycle or a motor assisted scooter; and
(ii)$110 for an individual who violates this section while operating a motorcycle or a high power electric device.

Amended by Chapter 334, 2026 General Session